The U.S. Constitution grants the president several explicit powers independent of Congress.

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The U.S. Constitution grants several explicit powers to the president, such as Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, the power to grant pardons, the power to make treaties (with the advice and consent of the Senate), and the power to appoint certain executive and judicial officials (with the advice and consent of the Senate), among others.

The US Constitution Grants the President Several Explicit Powers Independent of of Congress